Texting your symptoms: a digital coach for cancer side effects?
NCT ID NCT07723495
First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a digital platform that sends symptom check-ins and self-care tips via text message can help people with head and neck or lung cancer report their health more consistently. Participants either receive standard symptom questionnaires or get extra monitoring and guidance for managing common side effects like dry mouth or shortness of breath. The goal is to see if this approach boosts symptom reporting and helps patients feel better during treatment.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- a digital platform (CIAS) that monitors additional symptoms and provides evidence-based self-management strategies via SMS text
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this approach could improve how cancer patients report symptoms and manage side effects, potentially leading to better quality of life and fewer unplanned hospital visits.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial focused on feasibility and completion rates, not on clinical outcomes. The digital tool may not work for all patients, and the self-management handbook may not be effective for everyone.
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Conditions
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Henry Ford Health
Detroit, Michigan, 48202, United States
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